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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DE545
STR-DE445
STR-SE501
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About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS
The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE545,
STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. Check your model number by
looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or
Hooking Up the Components 4
lower right corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR- Unpacking 4
DE545 and the remote commander RM-U304 are used for Antenna Hookups 5
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any Audio Component Hookups 6
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
Video Component Hookups 7
example, “STR-DE545 only”.
Digital Component Hookups 8
Type of differences 5.1CH Input Hookups 9
Other Hookups 10
Model
DE545 DE445 SE501
Feature
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
CONTROL A1-II • •
•
Speaker System 12
SPEAKERS FRONT B •
Speaker System Hookup 13
S-Video • •
Performing Initial Setup Operations 15
TV/SAT OPTICAL IN • • Multi Channel Surround Setup 16
AC OUTLET • • Before You Use Your Receiver 20
IMPEDANCE • •
SELECTOR
Location of Parts and Basic
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
Operations 22
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver. For details on the use of the
remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), Enjoying Surround Sound 27
refer to the separate operating instructions supplied Selecting a Sound Field 28
with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. Displays 31
Customizing Sound Fields 33
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Receiving Broadcasts 37
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Direct Tuning 39
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Automatic Tuning 39
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. Preset Tuning 40
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Other Operations 41
Demonstration Mode Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 42
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following
Recording 42
message appears in the display: Using the Sleep Timer 43
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 44
DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY
WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE
DISPLAY THANK YOU”
Additional Information 45
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message Troubleshooting 45
is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on, Specifications 47
the demonstration will not appear. Glossary 49
To view the demonstration Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power. SET UP buttons 50
Notes Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51
• Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s Index 54
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see
“Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 15.
• There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is
activated. 3
Hooking Up Unpacking
the Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
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Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
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Antenna Hookups
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
R R R R R R L R L R L AC 120V 60Hz
SUB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT REAR WOOFER SUB IMPEDANCE
5.1 CH INPUT AUX CD MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR
FM
Notes on antenna hookups 75Ω
COAXIAL
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
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Audio Component Hookups
Required cords
Hooking Up the Components
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
L L L L L AC OUTLET
FRONT SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AUDIO
CENTER OUT 4Ω 8Ω
R R R R R R L R L R L AC 120V 60Hz
SUB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT REAR WOOFER SUB IMPEDANCE
5.1 CH INPUT AUX CD MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR
OUTPUT
LINE
CD player
Connect a To the
CD player CD jacks
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Video Component Hookups
Required cords
Yellow Yellow
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
R R R R R R L R L R L AC 120V 60Hz
SUB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT REAR WOOFER SUB IMPEDANCE
5.1 CH INPUT AUX CD MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR
ç
ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
IN OUT
AUDIO AUDIO
IN OUT
VCR
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Digital Component Hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and Required cords
satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to
Hooking Up the Components
R
The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are
compatible with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and
48kHz.
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
R R R R R R L R L R L AC 120V 60Hz
SUB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT REAR WOOFER SUB IMPEDANCE
5.1 CH INPUT AUX CD MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR
* When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to either the coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not
both. It is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack.
** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.
DVD/LD
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DVD/LD
DVD/LD IN
IN MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(COAXIAL)
PRESET
?/1 – TUNING + SHIFT
VIDEO
INPUT MODE
–
i
+
MASTER VOLUME
FM/AM FM MODE
BASS
B CINEMA STUDIO MUTING
LEVEL SET UP BOOST TONE
A B C
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3 on page 23) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly
if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
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5.1CH Input Hookups
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
R R R R R R L R L R L AC 120V 60Hz
SUB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT REAR WOOFER SUB IMPEDANCE
5.1 CH INPUT AUX CD MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR
?/1 PRESET
– TUNING + SHIFT
MASTER VOLUME
TONE
– TUNING +
FM/AM FM MODE
MEMORY
SPEAKERS
REAR/CENTER
SPEAKERS INPUT MODE
DVD player
R ON r OFF
A
I i
– + BASS
B
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO MUTING
LEVEL SET UP BOOST TONE
A B C
PHONES
MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX
A. F. D.
SOUND FIELD
2CH MODE
SUR
BASS/
TREBLE
NAME
ENTER
Active Woofer
Note
See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.
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Other Hookups
Required cords
Hooking Up the Components
Black Black
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
R R R R R R L R L R L AC 120V 60Hz
SUB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT REAR WOOFER SUB IMPEDANCE
5.1 CH INPUT AUX CD MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR
OUTPUT
AC OUTLET b
To a wall outlet
LINE
10
CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and Connecting the AC power cord
STR-SE501 only)
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Hooking Up
SET UP
Cursor buttons
DIMMER DISPLAY
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
– TUNING +
SHIFT
MEMORY
the Speaker
FM/AM FM MODE
MASTER VOLUME
SPEAKERS INPUT MODE
R ON r OFF
A
I i
– + BASS
B
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO MUTING
LEVEL SET UP BOOST TONE
A B C
System
Jog dial
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Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
Black Black
**IMPEDANCE *FRONT
SELECTOR SPEAKERS B
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
R R R R R R L R L R L AC 120V 60Hz
SUB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT REAR WOOFER SUB IMPEDANCE
5.1 CH INPUT AUX CD MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR
INPUT
AUDIO
} ] ]
IN
} } ]
Active sub woofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Center speaker
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Speaker System Hookup
does not touch another speaker terminal or the on the back of the speaker.)
stripped end of another speaker cord.
If the nominal impedance of Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms 4Ω
8 ohms or higher 8Ω
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Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the Performing initial setup operations
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any Before you use your receiver for the first time, use the SET
other initial setup operations necessary for your system. UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system.
You can set the following items. For details on how to
Before turning on the receiver adjust each setting, see the page in parentheses.
• Speaker size and placement (page 16).
1/u
PRESET
?/1 – TUNING + SHIFT
DIMMER DISPLAY
– TUNING + MEMORY
BASS BOOST TONE
FM/AM FM MODE
MASTER VOLUME
SPEAKERS INPUT MODE
R ON r OFF
A
I i
– + BASS
B
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO MUTING
LEVEL SET UP BOOST TONE
A B C
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should Specifying the speaker parameters
be the same distance from the listening position (A).
(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up
to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 2 Press SET UP.
12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).)
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
90°
Speakers Settings
Front Small
Center Small
20°
Rear Small
Woofer Yes
When placing the rear speakers behind you
You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP.
B
For STR-SE501, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has
been preset to MICRO SP according to the supplied speaker
A A system. If you change the speaker system, choose NORM. SP to
45° adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection.
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p Center speaker size ( C ) z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
SMALL (STR-SE501) determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut
• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a
channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker.
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
90°
A 45° A
B B
20°
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
Initial setting : LOW Initial setting : YES
This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the
Refer to the illustration below. LFE signals from other speakers.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers • In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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z About speaker distances
Adjusting the speaker volume
This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of
distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker Use the remote while seated in your listening position to
farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can adjust the volume of each speaker.
not be set more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front
Note
speakers.
This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency
Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be set farther away from the
centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.
Note
The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to 5.1CH
INPUT.
z You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same
time
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the receiver or press MASTER
VOL +/– on the remote.
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Before You Use Your
Receiver
Notes Before turning on the receiver
• The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are
shown in the display during adjustment. Make sure that you have:
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7
panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the SPEAKERS selector” on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-
receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we SE501 only).
recommend you follow the procedure previously described in
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
this section and adjust the speaker levels from your listening
position using the remote control. Checking the connections
z When setting the volume levels for each speaker After connecting all of your components to the receiver,
Let’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the do the following to verify that the connections were made
speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation correctly.
for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make
further adjustments while listening to playback of actual 1/u Function buttons MASTER VOLUME
software. This is because most software contains center and rear
channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
PRESET
channels. ?/1
DIMMER DISPLAY
– TUNING +
– TUNING +
SHIFT
MEMORY
BASS BOOST TONE
When you actually play back software recorded in multi channel SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF
INPUT MODE
MASTER VOLUME
FM/AM FM MODE
A
I i
surround, you will notice that increasing the center and rear B
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT
A
CINEMA STUDIO
B C
LEVEL
– +
SET UP
MUTING
BASS
BOOST TONE
center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear
speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB,
and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce better
results.
In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
with balanced dialog, we recommend that you make some
adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB 2 Press a function button to select a component
can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage. (program source) that you connected (e.g., CD
player or tape deck).
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There’s no sound from a specific component.
, Check that the component is connected correctly to
the audio input jacks for that component.
, Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
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Location of Front Panel Parts
Descriptions
Parts and Basic
Operations
This chapter provides information
about the locations and functions of
the buttons and controls on the front
panel. It also explains basic
operations.
1 ?/1 switch
Press to turn the receiver on and off.
2 Function buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the component you
want to use.
To select Press
VCR VIDEO
CD player CD
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1 3 2 4
PRESET
?/1 – TUNING + SHIFT
DIMMER DISPLAY
– TUNING + MEMORY
BASS BOOST TONE
FM/AM FM MODE
MASTER VOLUME
SPEAKERS INPUT MODE
R ON r OFF
A
I i
– + BASS
B
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO MUTING
LEVEL SET UP BOOST TONE
A B C
7 5 6
ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals A+B* The speakers connected to both the FRONT
input to the AUDIO IN (L and R) SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel
jacks connection)
* Be sure to connect the front speakers with nominal impedance of
4 5.1CH INPUT button 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front speakers.
Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5.1CH
STR-DE445 only
INPUT jacks with the video from the selected
Press SPEAKERS button to ON.
component.
• When the 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the tone, bass boost, PHONES jack
and sound field effects do not function. Connects headphones.
• To change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is
selected, press SET UP (ws) and then press the cursor • To use the headphones, press the SPEAKERS button to OFF
buttons (w;) repeatedly to select “5.1 V. IN” (see page 44 for to output sound to the headphones.
details). • When listening to the headphones, set the sound field to
2CH to get the correct soundstage.
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Front Panel Parts Description
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PRESET
?/1 – TUNING + SHIFT
DIMMER DISPLAY
– TUNING + MEMORY
BASS BOOST TONE
FM/AM FM MODE
MASTER VOLUME
SPEAKERS INPUT MODE
R ON r OFF
A
I i
– + BASS
B
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO MUTING
LEVEL SET UP BOOST TONE
A B C
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations
!º !¶!•!ª @¡ @¢ @£ @™ !£ !¢
8 DISPLAY button 0 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround
Press repeatedly to change the information on the sound. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound”
display window as follows: starting from page 27.
v
Index name of the component or the preset station* A.F.D. button / indicator
Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the
v type of audio signal being input and perform proper
FUNCTION button indication or frequency** decoding (if necessary).
v
2CH button / indicator
Sound field applied to the program source
Press to output sound from only the front (left and
right) speakers.
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the
component or preset station (see page 42). Index name does not MODE button / indicator
appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page
same as the function button. 28).
** Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected.
qa MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
9 DIMMER button This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding
Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display. signals recorded in a multi channel format.
A/B/C buttons
Press to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C
sound field (page 29).
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qf TONE button qj LEVEL button
Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page
indicator lights up while the tone effect is turned on. 34). The indicator on the button lights up and you can
Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the adjust the various speaker level parameters (front
cursor buttons and jog dial, the adjusted tone will be balance, rear balance, etc.).
produced whenever you turn on the tone effect.
qk SUR button
z When you want to listen to an analog source without any Press to activate the surround parameters (page 33).
digital processing The indicator on the button lights up and you can
Do the following to bypass the sound field, tone, and bass adjust the various surround parameters (effect level,
booster circuits. wall type, etc.).
1 Press 2CH.
MEMORY button
Press to memorize a preset station.
FM/AM button
Selects the FM or AM band.
FM MODE button
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press this button. You will not have
the stereo effect but the sound is improved.
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Front Panel Parts Description
ws SET UP button
Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor
buttons (w;) to select any of the following indications.
You can then make various settings using the jog dial
(wa).
When you select You can
Speaker type Specify the type of speakers.
(page 16)
wd NAME button
Press to activate the name function and enter names
for preset stations and program sources (page 42).
wf ENTER button
Press to enter individual characters for the preset
station and program source names.
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Enjoying You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of
Surround movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can
also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you
desire by changing the various surround parameters.
A.F.D.
The “Auto Format Decoding” sound mode presents the
sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any
reverberation (etc.).
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Selecting a Sound Field
Cursor buttons You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE
program you want to listen to.
1 Press MODE.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING The current sound field is indicated in the display.
PRESET
?/1 – TUNING + SHIFT
DIMMER DISPLAY
– TUNING + MEMORY
BASS BOOST TONE
SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF
A
INPUT MODE
I i
MASTER VOLUME
FM/AM FM MODE
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Sound field information
L C R
LS RS
BEHIND**
LS RS
LS RS
** See
page 17
(VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI from the sound of the front speakers without using
DIMENSION) actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of
LS RS
virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle
of elevation.
LS RS
LS RS
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Selecting a Sound Field
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the play back signal.
• When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear
speakers.
Enjoying Surround Sound
Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes
AUTO FORMAT DECODING Automatically detects the type of audio signal being You can use this mode as a reference. Set
(Press the A.F.D. button) input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two the tone to OFF while using this mode to
channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if hear the source sound exactly as it was
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded.
recorded/encoded, without adding any effects.
2 CHANNEL Outputs the sound from the front left and right This allows you to play any source using
(Press the 2CH button) speakers only. Standard two channel (stereo) sources only the front left and right speakers.
completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to two
channels.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front
left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.
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Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays
1 2 3 4 56 7 7 8
a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC OPT COAX a dts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO
MEMORY
L C R
LFE
LS S RS
9 q;
5;
Lights up when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are
input.
6 dts
Lights up when DTS signals are input.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE
is NOT set to ANALOG (see 3 on page 23).
7 D. RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is active.
See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression.
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Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays
L R L R L R L R
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0]
2/0*
L R L R L R L R
DTS [2/0] dts dts dts dts
L C R L C R L C R L C R
2/0** DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] PRO LOGIC S PRO LOGIC S PRO LOGIC S PRO LOGIC S
L C R L C R L C R L C R
DOLBY PROLOGIC PRO LOGIC S PRO LOGIC S PRO LOGIC S PRO LOGIC S
L R L R L R L R
PCM XX kHz***
Notes
• The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to 2/0** when using the following movie sound modes with 2/0*
or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. STUDIO A, B, C, V. MULTI and V. SEMI-M.)
• When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates rear
signals from the front L and R signals. In this case, sound is output from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear
speakers do not light.
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Customizing Sound Fields
By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone Wall type (WALL)
characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize Initial setting : midpoint
the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a
curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A hard
Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored wall is highly reflective and does not significantly affect
in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged the frequency response of the reflected sound. This
for about two weeks). You can change a customized parameter lets you control the level of the high
sound field any time by making new adjustments to the frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening
parameters. environment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall.
The midpoint designates a neutral wall (made of wood).
See the table on page 36 for the parameters available in
each sound field. Reverberation (REVB.)
Initial setting : midpoint
Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected
To get the most from multi channel (reverberated) many times between the left and right
surround sound walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes more
2 Press SUR.
The button lights up and the first parameter is
displayed.
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Customizing Sound Fields
1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (LFE ; xx)
channel surround sound. Initial setting : 0 dB
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE
2 Press LEVEL. (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
The button lights up and the first parameter is woofer without affecting the level of the bass frequencies
displayed. sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear
channels via the bass redirection circuitry.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the • The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –20.0 dB to
parameter you want to adjust. 0 dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the
Enjoying Surround Sound
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Dynamic range compressor (COMP. D. RANGE xx) Adjusting the bass/treble
Initial setting : OFF
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. The BASS/TREBLE button lets you adjust the tone (bass
This may be useful when you want to watch movies at or treble) of the front speakers for optimum sound. You
low volumes late at night. can adjust the tone for each separate sound field.
• OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression.
• STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic
1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi
channel surround sound.
range intended by the recording engineer.
• 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in
small steps to achieve the sound you want.
2 Press BASS/TREBLE.
The button lights up and the first parameter is
• MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic
displayed.
range.
Note
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
Dynamic range compression does not work with DTS sources. parameter you want to adjust.
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Customizing Sound Fields
EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT REAR REAR CENTER SUB WOOFER LFE dts LFE
LEVEL TYPE TIME BAL. BAL. LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX mix
2CH r r r
A.F.D. r r r r r r r
NORMAL SURROUND r r r r r r r
CINEMA STUDIO A r r r r r r r r
CINEMA STUDIO B r r r r r r r r
CINEMA STUDIO C r r r r r r r r
V. MULTI DIMENSION r r r r r r r
V. SEMI–M. DIMENSION r r r r r
Enjoying Surround Sound
HALL r r r r r r r r r r
JAZZ CLUB r r r r r r r r r r
LIVE HOUSE r r r r r r r r r r
GAME r r r r r r r r r r
5.1CH INPUT r r r r r
D.RANGE
BASS/TREBLE
COMP.
2CH r r
A.F.D. r r
NORMAL SURROUND r r
CINEMA STUDIO A r r
CINEMA STUDIO B r r
CINEMA STUDIO C r r
V. MULTI DIMENSION r r
V. SEMI–M. DIMENSION r r
HALL r r
JAZZ CLUB r r
LIVE HOUSE r r
GAME r r
5.1CH INPUT
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Receiving You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following
ways:
Automatic Tuning
This chapter describes how to receive If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want,
you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your
FM or AM broadcasts and how to
area (see page 39).
preset selected stations.
Preset Tuning
After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or
Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver
(see page 40). Then you can tune in any of the stations
directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 40). Up
to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will
also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page
40).
Receiving Broadcasts
(STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)
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PRESET TUNING +/– Brief descriptions of buttons used to
TUNING +/– receive broadcasts
FM/AM
stations.
?/1 – TUNING + SHIFT
DIMMER DISPLAY
– TUNING + MEMORY
BASS BOOST TONE
FM/AM FM MODE
MASTER VOLUME
SPEAKERS INPUT MODE
R ON r OFF
A
I i
B
VIDEO
MD/TAPE
DVD/LD
CD
TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT
TUNER AUX
A
CINEMA STUDIO
B
SOUND FIELD
C
LEVEL
SUR
– +
SET UP
NAME
MUTING
BASS
BOOST TONE
TUNING +/–: Press to scan all available radio stations.
PHONES
A. F. D. 2CH MODE
BASS/
TREBLE ENTER
Note
STR-DE445 only
If “STEREO” does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast
SLEEP
AV
?/1 ?/1 is received normally, press this button to turn on the “STEREO”
SYSTEM
indication.
STANDBY
AUX 5.1CH
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT
FM/AM: Press to select the FM or AM band.
MD/TAPE CD TUNER
Receiving Broadcasts
1
MENU
2
F
3 MEMORY: Uses for memorizing preset stations.
G ENTER g
4 5 6 Numeric buttons SHIFT: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for
TITLE f
7 8 9 presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
SHIFT RETURN
>10
– /– –
0 ENTER
D.TUNING
D.TUNING
POSITION
=
SWAP
+
DISC
TUNER: Press to select the tuner.
CH/
– SUB CH + PRESET
0 )
DISPLAY P IN P
ANT
TV/VTR
On the remote (STR-DE445 only):
9 ( D.SKIP
TV/
D. TUNING: Press this button to enter a frequency directly
JUMP WIDE VIDEO
P p using the numeric buttons.
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D. 2CH/OFF MODE
EQ/TONE
BASS
BOOST MUTING
Numeric buttons: Press to enter a numeric value when
TEST CURSOR MASTER
inputting the frequency directly, presetting radio stations,
TONE MODE VOL
or tuning to preset stations.
MENU
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Direct Tuning Automatic Tuning
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on
page 38. page 38.
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band.
Receiving Broadcasts
If you cannot tune in a station and the again.
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not,
repeat Steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not
used in your area.
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Preset Tuning
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief Tuning to preset stations
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on
page 38. You can tune the preset stations either of the following
two ways.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by
performing steps on “Presetting radio stations” below. Scanning the preset stations
1 Press TUNER.
Presetting radio stations The last received station is tuned in.
1 Press TUNER.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING –
repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
The last received station is tuned in.
Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in
one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order
2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using
and direction as follows:
Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning (page 39).
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
Do Steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out.
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C). Using the preset codes
Receiving Broadcasts
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”, “B” or “C”
appears in the display. 1 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
5 Select a preset number by pressing PRESET TUNING
+ or PRESET TUNING –. 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C),
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press the preset then press the preset number of the station you
number, start again from Step 3. want using the numeric buttons on the supplied
remote.
6 Press MEMORY again to store the station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can store the
station, start again from Step 3.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, all the
preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, and
you will have to preset the stations again.
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Cursor buttons
Other
Operations ?/1
SPEAKERS
DIMMER DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
MASTER VOLUME
TONE
PRESET
– TUNING +
– TUNING +
FM/AM FM MODE
SHIFT
MEMORY
R ON r OFF
A
I i
– + BASS
B
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO MUTING
LEVEL SET UP BOOST TONE
A B C
SET UP
TUNER Jog dial NAME
ENTER
Other Operations
ENTER button: Press to enter the completed name of the
preset station or program source.
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Naming Preset Stations and Recording
Program Sources
Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the
components connected to it. You don’t have to connect the
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters
playback and recording components directly to each
for preset stations and program sources. These names (for
other: once you select a program source on the receiver,
example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a
you can record and edit as you normally would using the
station or program source is selected.
controls on each component.
Note that no more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all
This function is useful for distinguishing components of
components properly.
the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified as
“VHS” and “8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks meant for ?/1
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
PRESET
– TUNING + SHIFT
FM/AM FM MODE
MASTER VOLUME
INPUT MODE
– + BASS
B
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO MUTING
LEVEL SET UP BOOST TONE
A B C
1
TREBLE ENTER
c
ç
Function buttons
To name a program source
Playback component Recording component
Select the program source (component) to be (tape deck, MD deck,
(program source)
named, then go to Step 3. VCR)
stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” on page 40. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the
3 Press NAME.
receiver. Refer to the instruction manual of your cassette
deck or MD deck if you need help.
4 Create an index name by using the jog dial and
cursor buttons:
1 Select the component to be recorded.
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then press to
move the cursor to the next position.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck
display (you can find the space character between “] ”
and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
and “A”).
4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start
If you’ve made a mistake
playback on the playback component.
Press or repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, then turn the jog dial to select the Notes
right character. • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component
connected to the analog MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks.
5 Press ENTER. • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the
MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks.
To assign index names to other stations
Repeat Steps 2 to 5.
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Using the Sleep Timer
Recording on a video tape You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a
specified time.
You can record from a TV, or an LD player using the
receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.
sources when editing a video tape. See your LD player’s Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
instruction manual if you need help. below.
n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF
1 Select the program source to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing. The display dims after you have specified the time.
For example, insert the laser disc you want to record
into the LD player. z You can freely specify the time
First, press SLEEP on the remote, then specify the time you want
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for using the jog dial on the receiver. The sleep time changes in 1
recording. minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.
z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns
4 Start recording on the recording VCR, then start
off
playing the laser disc you want to record. Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears in the
display.
z You can record the sound from any audio source onto a
video tape while recording from a laser disc
Locate the point where you want to start recording from another
audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The
audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium.
Other Operations
To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the
video source again.
Note
Please be sure to make both digital and analog connections to the
DVD/LD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if you only
make digital connections.
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Adjustment Using the SET
UP Button
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Additional Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
, Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
, Move your TV away from the audio components.
, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
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Troubleshooting
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard The surround effect cannot be obtained.
from the rear speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD – MODE).
SOUND FIELD – MODE). , Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A
, Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” or B (not A+B) if you connected two sets of front
or “virtual” (see pages 28–30). speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only).
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 19).
, Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to “PCM--kHz” appears on the display.
either SMALL or LARGE (see page 17). , The sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz.
Change the DVD setting to 48 kHz.
No sound is heard from the sub woofer.
, Make sure the sub woofer is set to ON (see page Nothing appears on the display.
18). , When the display turns off immediately after the
receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to change the
Recording cannot be done. display mode.
, Check that the components are connected correctly.
, Select the source component with a FUNCTION No picture or an unclear picture appears on the
button. TV screen or monitor.
, When recording from a digital component, make , Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
sure the input mode is set to ANALOG (see page , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
23) before recording with a component connected , Move your TV away from the audio components.
to the analog MD/TAPE terminals.
The remote does not function.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
, Check that the antennas are connected securely. receiver.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external , Remove any obstacles in the path between the
antenna if necessary. remote and the receiver.
, The signal strength of the stations is too weak , Replace both batteries in the remote with new
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct ones, if they are weak.
tuning. , Make sure you select the correct function on the
Additional Information
To clear See
All memorized settings page 15
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Specifications
Additional Information
(Optical):
80 W + 80 W
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
Reference Power Output
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
kHz LPF)
0.7%)
STR-DE545/SE501: *) STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.
Front: 100 W + 100 W
Center: 100 W
Rear: 100 W + 100 W
STR-DE445:
Front: 80 W + 80 W
Center: 80 W
Rear: 80 W + 80 W
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Specifications
Mass (Approx.)
Video section STR-DE545: 7.9 kg
(17 lbs. 7 oz.)
Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
STR-DE445: 7.7 kg
S-video*:
(16 lbs. 16 oz.)
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
STR-SE501: 8.2 kg
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
(18 lbs. 2 oz.)
Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Supplied accessories
S-video*:
See page 4.
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
* STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.
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Glossary
Direct sound
Digital Cinema Sound
This is the generic name of the
surround sound produced by digital
Level
Early signal processing technology
reflections Reverberation
developed by Sony. Unlike previous
surround sound fields mainly
directed at the reproduction of music,
Digital Cinema Sound is designed
Additional Information
specifically for the enjoyment of
Time
movies.
Early reflection time
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Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP
buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SUR, BASS/TREBLE, SET UP buttons, cursor buttons and jog dial. The
table below shows each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press and light Press or to select Turn jog dial to select See page
DYNAMIC RANGE COMP OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (in 0.1 dB steps), STD, or MAX
L R (FRONT) XX.X FEET between 3 feet (1.0 meters) and 40 feet (12.0
meters) (in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps)
C (CENTER) XX.X FEET between FRONT and 5 feet (1.5 meters) (in 1 foot
(0.1 meter) steps)
LS RS (REAR) XX.X FEET between FRONT and 15 feet (4.5 meters) (in 1
foot (0.1 meter) steps)
* When you press the SET UP button, you can select NORM. SP (for normal speakers) or MICRO SP (for Micro Satellite speakers).
(page 16)
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Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only)
You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each button.
Additional Information
Dolby Digital. DVD player/
VCD player/
0-9 Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
LD player/
to select tuner preset
DAT deck
station numeric input
during DIRECT X CD player/ Pauses play or record.
TUNING or MEMORY MD deck/Tape (Also starts recording
mode. deck/VCR/ with components in
DVD player/ record standby.)
CD player/ Selects track numbers.
VCD player/
MD deck/ 0 selects track 10.
LD player/
VCD player/
DAT deck
LD player/
DAT deck x CD player/ Stops play.
MD deck/Tape
TV/VCR/SAT Selects channel numbers.
deck/VCR/
>10 CD player/ Selects tracks numbers DVD player/
MD deck/ over 10. VCD player/
Tape deck/ LD player/
LD player/ DAT deck
VCD player
POSITION* TV Changes the position of
ENTER TV/VCR/SAT/ After selectig a channel, the small picture.
Tape deck/ disc or track using the
SWAP* TV Swaps the small and the
LD player/ numeric buttons, press
large picture.
VCD player/ to enter the value.
MD deck/ DISC CD player Select discs (Mega
DAT deck storage CD player only).
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.
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Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only)
G ENTER g
4 5 6 Numeric buttons
EQ/TONE Receiver Turns the tone effect on
TITLE f
or off. 7 8 9
SHIFT RETURN
BASS BOOST Receiver Reinforces bass in front >10 >10
– /– –
0 ENTER
D.TUNING
ENTER
speakers. =
POSITION SWAP DISC
= +
CH/
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from – SUB CH + PRESET
0 )
the receiver. ANT
DISPLAY P IN P TV/VTR
9 ( D.SKIP
TEST TONE Receiver Press to output test tone. TV/
JUMP WIDE VIDEO
P p
CURSOR MODE Receiver Press this button SOUND FIELD
A.F.D. 2CH/OFF MODE
repeatedly to select one
of the three cursor EQ/TONE
BASS
BOOST MUTING
modes: LEVEL,
TEST CURSOR MASTER
SURROUND and BASS/ TONE MODE VOL
TREBLE. MENU
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1 Hold down the Function button whose function you
want to change (for example, MD/TAPE).
To operate Press
CD player 1
DAT deck 2
MD deck 3
Tape deck A 4
Tape deck B 5
LD player 6
TV 0
DVD ENTER
VCD player .
Additional Information
Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control a
second CD player.
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Index
A I, J, K Speakers
AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Indexing. See Naming adjusting speaker volume 19
Adjusting connection 13
brightness of the display 24 L, M front speakers (A/B) 23
speaker volumes 19 Labeling. See Naming impedance 14
surround parameters 34 placement 16
Automatic tuning 39 N, O Supplied accessories 4
Surround sound 16–20, 27–36,
Naming
B preset stations 42
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Basic receiver operations program sources 42
22–26 T
Batteries 4 P, Q Test tone 19
Troubleshooting 45
Parameter 34, 36
C Preset stations
Tuning
Changing automatically 39
how to preset 40
display 24 directly 39
how to tune 40
effect level 33 preset stations 40
Preset tuning 40
Checking the connections 20
Clearing receiver’s memory 15 R U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Connecting. See Hookups Unpacking 4
Receiving broadcasts
CONTROL A1 10, 11 automatically 39
Customizing sound fields 33 directly 39
preset stations 40
D Recording
Demonstration mode 3 on an audio tape or MD 42
Digital Cinema Sound 49 on a video tape 43
Direct tuning 39
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 49 S
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 49 Scanning
Dubbing. See Recording preset stations. See Preset
tuning
E, F, G radio stations. See Automatic
Editing. See Recording tuning
Effect level 33 Selecting
component 22
H front speaker system 23
Hookups sound field 28
5.1CH Input 9 Sleep timer 43
AC power cord 11 Sound field
antennas 5 adjustable parameters 34
audio components 6 customizing 33
digital components 8 pre-programmed 28–30
CONTROL A1 11 resetting 35
speaker system 13 selecting 28
video components 7
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